Jan Brett is a best selling American illustrator/author of children's books. Did you know that Ms. Brett lives right here in Massachusetts, in the seacoast town of Norwell? Many of her books are adaptations, or the retelling of, folk tales. Some of her best known books include The Hat, The Mitten, The Three Snow Bears and Gingerbread Baby. Her books are known for their beautiful and intricately detailed artwork. Below are websites where you can learn about Ms. Brett and her books. Jan Brett.com- the official website of Jan Brett. Jan Brett's Blog- a great place to keep up to date with all of the wonderful things Ms. Brett is doing and a list of Ms. Brett's books. If you click on Jan Brett's Book List click on the title and it will bring you to a page with a brief description of the book. Jan Brett's Book Character Computer Games- several online activities and games that correspond with some of her books.
Please click on the video below to view a wonderful interview with Ms. Brett as she talks about the 20th anniversary of her book, "The Mitten".
Jan Brett is a best selling American illustrator/author of children's books. Did you know that Ms. Brett lives right here in Massachusetts, in the seacoast town of Norwell? Many of her books are adaptations, or the retelling of, folk tales. Some of her best known books include The Hat, The Mitten, The Three Snow Bears and Gingerbread Baby. Her books are known for their beautiful and intricately detailed artwork.
Below are websites where you can learn about Ms. Brett and her books.
Jan Brett.com- the official website of Jan Brett.
Jan Brett's Blog- a great place to keep up to date with all of the wonderful things Ms. Brett is doing and a list of Ms. Brett's books. If you click on Jan Brett's Book List click on the title and it will bring you to a page with a brief description of the book.
Jan Brett's Book Character Computer Games- several online activities and games that correspond with some of her books.
Please click on the video below to view a wonderful interview with Ms. Brett as she talks about the 20th anniversary of her book, "The Mitten".